Introduction to the Bell P-39 Airacobra Fighter (1942)

“You've gotta love a World War 2 fighter with a big honkin' 37mm cannon in the nose!“ Zeno, Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Don't miss our P-39 DVD for more Airacobra action & P-39 pilot's manual One of the Russian Air Force's favorite US lend lease imports, the rugged P-39 was an outstanding tank buster on the Eastern Front where it saw lots of action. It's mid engine and 37mm canon were virtually unique. After being pulled out of front line US service in the early in the World War 2, the '39 was widely used as a trainer. Her tricky stall characteristics had a reputation for weeding out poor rookie pilots -- permanently.